A state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, to honour the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrufuom, the government has announced.
The ceremony, to be conducted with full military honours by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), will bring together state officials, families, and the public in remembrance of the eight lives lost.
Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe said at a Thursday press briefing that the programme will open with Bible and Qur’an recitals, followed by the main service and burial.
Events will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the Vice President expected at 8:50 a.m. and President John Dramani Mahama arriving at 9:00 a.m. to lead the state service.
The three-hour ceremony will feature tributes and biographies for all victims, delivered by family, government officials, and institutional representatives.
Six will be buried at the military cemetery in Tse Addo, with rites jointly led by the GAF and their respective churches.
Two victims — Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna — were buried on August 10 following Islamic traditions.
The remaining six are Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
